Subject: Re:locate Extra, Issue 71, December 2011
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Re:locate: keeping you in touch
TOP STORIES THIS MONTH 
Brookfield Residential Property Services has announced its purchase of Prudential Financial Inc’s (PFI) real estate and relocation services business (PRERS), which operates as Pricoa Relocation in Asia and Europe. The addition of PRERS to Brookfield’s existing residential real estate franchising and employee relocation services businesses, which already includes offices in London, establishes Brookfield as the world’s second-largest employee relocation services provider and the third-largest residential real estate franchising business...
Special offer for Re:locate readers! The registration fee will be waived for a limited number of corporate HR attendees who handle mobility issues within their companies. Register early, as space is limited! The summit’s convener, Worldwide ERC, is the association dedicated to the successful movement of personnel, and brings thought leaders, experienced employee mobility professionals and powerful research data together to deliver:
There were some heavyweight speakers, including Andrew Gould, chairman of Schlumberger, and Doug Baillie, chief HR Officer of Unilever, putting the business case. Government challenges were highlighted by Professor David Metcalf, Chair of the UK Migration Advisory Committee, Kristina Lindahl von Sydow, Member of the Cabinet of Commissioner Malstrom, representing the European Commissioner responsible for Home Affairs, and David Wilden, Minister-Counsellor (immigration), Australian High Commission, and Anne Arnott, Minister (immigration), Canadian High Commission...
In a ranking of the most liveable cities in the world, European cities represent over half of the top 25. The study picks out Vienna as having the best living standard in the world, closely followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich, Düsseldorf and Vancouver. Mercer conducts the survey to help governments and multi-national companies compensate employees fairly when placing them on international assignments. Said Slagin Parakatil, senior researcher at Mercer, "Companies need to keep on top of current developments...
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Olympics ‘Business as usual’ during 2012 Olympics for furniture rental company’s relocation customers Read more... Be ‘positive and flexible’ over London relocations during 2012 Olympics, says relocation agent Read more... International moving company plans ‘business as usual’ during London Olympics Read more... Relocation sector rises to Olympics challenges Read more... Serviced apartment companies ‘will focus on existing clients during London Olympics’ Read more... Russia Where to live in Moscow: an expatriate’s guide Read more... Russian anti-corruption protests continue Read more... King’s College London to open Russia Institute Read more... Property Average central London property price ‘rising by £1,200+ per day’ Read more... UK house prices ‘down 0.9% between October and November’ Read more... Demand for new-build homes ‘will support growth in 2012’ Read more... France 'still top destination for Brits moving abroad' Read more...  Serviced Apartments ‘Home away from home’ for Christmas? Read more... How serviced apartment agents help to streamline the relocation process Read more... HR, Employment & Recruitment Social media policies can display a lack of trust, say HR experts Read more... 48% of young workers would not work for companies that ban social media, suggests survey Read more... Employment update: overhaul of UK labour laws expected Read more... 700,000 public sector jobs to be cut in next five years, according to official forecast Read more... Recruitment Recruitment company opens new Singapore office Read more... Technology and social media fuel new recruitment methods, survey suggests Read more... Education The Advanced Placement programme: its benefits for relocating students Read more... International schools for expats 'at a glance' Read more... Chancellor announces extra £600 million for 100 more Free Schools Read more... Immigration US immigration update: H-1B quota reached Read more... Chambers announces top UK business immigration firms Read more... Industry News Relocation company enhances customer service provision Read more... Relocation management company scoops prestigious award Read more... Furniture rental company announces new appointments and promotions Read more... Santa Fe holds first group global conference Read more... New appointments at Interdean Switzerland Read more... Bishop's Move joins 'The Apprentice's' Nick Hewer at Entrepreneurship Week Read more... Removals company raises £1,000 for cancer charities Read more... |
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Welcome to the final 2011 edition of 
As 2012 approaches, organisations should be considering their plans for the London 2012 Olympics, says Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate.
This highly commendably not-for-profit organisation has been fighting the corner for expatriate spouses and partners to work since 2001. At Re:locate, we have been following its progress since the early days, and Fiona Murchie was delighted to take the opportunity to catch up on developments by attending a celebratory symposium, held at the BT Tower, in London, on 22 November. 
European cities offer the best quality of life to expat workers, according to the latest research conducted by consultancy firm Mercer.
The next Mondissimo International Mobility Conference will be held on 13 and 14 March 2012 at the Palais Brongniart, in Paris, France. The event is now one of the major events on the international mobility scene. 
